nIn India, nepotism is quite evidentnin the world of business, entertainment and politics. However, one area wherenit shockingly exists is NGO or similar pressure groups. Rakesh Tikait is a finenexample. His father Mahendra Tikait was known for cutting huge deals withnpoliticians because of the powerful farmer’s union he used to lead. The samengoes for his son Rakesh Tikait, the current President of Bharatiya Kisan Union.
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nRakesh Tikait has also made manyndeals with politicians in power. He can easily organize a big march of farmers.nHe is also one of the architects of of the infamous farmer’s protests against new Farm bills. Interestingly, he had initially supported the bill, but later went berserk when he realized that other union leaders may become national heroes among Left liberals.
Rakesh has been booked by Delhi Police in connection with the violence on the Republic Day. However, he was not arrested. It seems the government has also supported him to brought media focus away from Sindhu Border. BJP is using him to negate effects of other leaders in the Western UP.
His father, Mahendra Tikait, was also once arrested by UP Police for making casteist remarks against Mayawati.
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nFollowing is the brief wiki andnbiography of Rakesh Tikait:
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nReal Name: RakeshnTikait
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nNick Name: Dada
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nDate of Birth:
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nFather: Chaudhary Mahendra Singh Tikait
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nEducational Qualification: Graduate
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nReligion: Hinduism
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nCaste: Jat
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nBirth Place: Baghpat
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nNET ASSET: He is said to be owner of two Mahindra Showrooms and some petrol pumps.
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nRelationship Status: Married
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